• More than 35 years of experience• Deputy Medical Service Children's Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology, University Hospital of Sant Joan de Deu de Barcelona since the year 1989 • Unit Responsible for Cerebral Palsy and Hip Hospital Sant Joan de Deu ...

Positions in public associations

• Director of several courses of Orthopedic and Traumatology backed by the most representative companies• Group Director of Pediatric Orthopedics Medical Center Terricabras L. teknon

Professor

• Internal Medical Resident Tutor of the Hospital Sant Joan de Deu• Member of the local committee of the teaching Hospital Sant Joan de Deu • Professor of multiple courses and Masters of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology, Paediatrics, Postgraduate Nursing and Physiotherapy ...

Education

• Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery from the University of Barcelona with the rate of Outstanding ( 1981)• Specialist in Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology • Master of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology Children ...

Publications and conferences

• Numerous lectures, papers and communications, with international and national publications in journals and books

Professional membership

• Faculty member Teknon Medical Center and workgroup COT- teknon• Member Academy of Medical Sciences of Catalunya i Balears • Member Catalan Society of Orthopaedic Cirurgia i traumatology• Member Spanish Society of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology ( SECOT )• Founding member of the Study Group of Pediatric Orthopedics ( GETOI ) ...

He called those arched feet with a height greater than that of a normal foot arch. It is a deformity that can cause the fingers remain stiff or bent He called those arched feet with a height greater than that of a normal foot arch. It is a deformity that can cause the fingers remain stiff or bent inward, foot size is usually lower. It is identified that the base or non-marking of the central part of the plant, or fingers. Shoes show increased wear on the back of the sole. The origin is hereditary in 80% of cases. The most appropriate treatment should be determined by a specialist, it may be with specific exercises or orthotics (insoles). ...

The clubfoot or clubfoot is a congenital malformation of the foot, it appears distorted or inverted inward and downward. It is the most common congen The clubfoot or clubfoot is a congenital malformation of the foot, it appears distorted or inverted inward and downward. It is the most common congenital disorder and occurs in about 1 out of every thousand children. During pregnancy, the tissues of the tendons are much denser and this causes the same abnormal growth and deformity in the developing fetus. There are theories that speak of a possible genetic predisposition or because of lack of space for the formation of the fetus. ...

Hip dysplasia is a defect that occurs in the development thereof in the uterus during pregnancy. Includes changes in the femur or where it fits in the pelvis and can cause developmental problems. Early diagnosis is crucial to achieve a satisfactory evolution of the hip. Could delay early osteoarthritis.
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Flatfoot is the lack of normal arch in the foot because the tendons in the area are loose. The causes of this condition, which is not detected until two years may be inherited or caused by aging, injury or illness. In general, flat feet do not cause pain when walking, but should always use a wide, comfortable and flexible shoe, which is well ventilated and have good tread to avoid discomfort. In cases where flat feet cause pain when walking, wearing orthopedic shoes or orthotics it is recommended. And in the most severe cases of flat feet you can opt for surgery to repair the tendon that causes lack of arch in the foot. ...

The humerus is the longest bone of the upper extremedidad, arm. It is articulated at the top, with the scapula through the shoulder and the ulna and the radius through the elbow joint at the lower end. The most common lesion of this bone is fractured humerus. This occurs mainly in the elderly and young. The fracture of the humerus is classified by the fractured area:the upper end, shaft, or the lower end.
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Low back pain or lumbago is pain in the bottom of the column. Low back pain is not a disease itself, but rather is a problem or a symptom whose causes can be multiple. The origin of this pain can be in bad posture, physical activity of the individual, psychological factors or degenerative diseases (such as osteoarthritis and osteoporosis) caused changes in the different structures that form the backbone (ligaments, muscles, spinal discs and vertebrae). Lumbago treatment involves the administration of analgesics, muscle relaxants and applying heat to the painful area. Also, the patient should rest.
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Pediatric Trauma is a part of the Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology in charge of musculoskeletal disorders of children and adolescents. Child Trauma specialists have specific training in orthopedic and trauma problems that affect children. The most common ailments are: hip pathologies, postural abnormalities, foot diseases, neuromuscular diseases, diseases of the newborn and infant and fractures with its aftermath. ...

Scoliosis is a deviation of the spine, instead of being straight twists and bends sideways. If the spine is very biased, it may cause bodily asymmetries as the ribs or hips protrude from one side to the other or that one shoulder is lower than the other. Depending on the affected column portion we distinguish between lumbar scoliosis (low back), dorsal scoliosis (top of the column) back and lumbar scoliosis. Scoliosis may begin in childhood but often is not noticed until adolescence. In most cases, the exact cause is unknown, but could be hereditary .. The treatment of scoliosis is based on rehabilitation to strengthen the muscles in the use of collar to enhance the natural progression of scoliosis and the surgery in cases of very sharp curves. ...

The wrist fracture is common in young patients and in adults over 65 years. This type of failure occurs when the end of the radius, located right next to the wrist, is broken. In medical terms are often called distal radius fracture always occurs approximately one inch from the end of the bone and its causes may be different. One of the most common is the Colles fracture in which the broken fragment of the radius tilts up. There are also intra-articular fracture, which extends into the wrist;Extra-articular fracture, which does not extend inwards;open or open fracture when the fractured bone cross the skin and which must act quickly to prevent an infection; comminuted fracture where the bone is divided into more than two parts.
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